Options & Travel info for The Castles and Cathedrals Long Break

Whenever you are cruising with Le Boat, you are renting peace of mind.

All our boats are fully equipped and you will get all the support you need to cruise in confidence (demonstration, assistance & documentation).

The price of our boats is for the whole boat, no matter how many passengers are on board. Thanks to our large range of models, you are sure to find the boat suitable for your party size and budget.

Standard start/end cruise: Your boat will be available between 3pm & 5.30pm on your departure day and must be returned at 9am on your final day. Notes: Early check-in and late check-out can be booked as extra (depends on availability)

What's included in the price?

Renting the boat and its equipment

A galley (kitchen) with all the utensils and appliances you would expect

Towels and linen for all passengers

A boat handling demo

Technical support

On-board cruising information

Locks free (except in Ireland & Holland)

What's NOT included in the price ?

Any additional extras & services

Boat damage waiver, Fuel cost & deposits

Travel from/to the base(s)

Mooring fees

Cancellation plan & any travel/personal insurance

Options and Extras

To enhance your epxerience, you can add extras & services to your vacation. The availabilities and prices of the extras will be confirmed at start of your booking.

Notes: Please notes that extras booked in advance are in cheaper price than if booked at the base on departure date.

Bicycles

Rent a bike to explore the countryside or just get to the boulangerie.

We can organize the transfer of your car(s) while you are cruising - so you can jump in your car when you arrive and just go!

$175 to $420 per carOur staff is insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf

Any cars less than 3.5 T can be transferred with some exceptions like camping cars, cars more than 9 pax, cars with red license plate, caravans, cars with trailers. Contact our sales team for full details.

Personal Travel Insurance

Le Boat offers a travel insurance plan which you can purchase at the time of the booking, or at any time before your departure (although cancellation won't be covered until the policy is purchased).

Special Occasion Gift Basket

Order a special occasion gift basket full of local delicacies and regional specialities, this is a great mark to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion.

$100

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi service provided for up to 5 devices per boat.

$63 per week in France

*Only available in France

Additional costs to consider

Fuel

Similar to renting a car, your boat is supplied with a full tank of diesel and you pay for the fuel you use (normally, you won't need to refuel en-route).

In France, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Holland, our charges are based on an "engine hour" - i.e. how long the engine runs for. In the UK and Ireland, we charge by the liter. Please note, fuel is an additional cost that you pay in local currency. Because of this, the cost is subject to change.

Before departure, you will be required to leave a fuel deposit towards the cost of the fuel for your cruise. At the end of the vacation you will either be refunded the excess or be asked to pay any additional costs as required. Fuel deposit tarifs are based on your boat's engine size.

Boat Damage Protection

We encourage all customers to take great care not to damage their boat, or that of anyone else, while on vacation. All customers must choose between one of the following damage protection options:

Option 1: Non-refundable CDW: All customers will pay a damage deposit upon collection of their boat and will be liable for loss or damage up to the amount collected. The amount of deposit required, and thus your liability, may be significantly reduced to between £200 - £600 / €250 - €750 by purchasing a non-refundable Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) which can be added in advance, as a cost, to your booking. The daily rate is $17 - $47 depending on your boat type and destination.

Option 2: Refundable Collision Damage Deposit: If you choose not to pay our non-refundable CDW, you must pay a refundable damage deposit of between £1,600 - £2,600 / €2,000 - €3,250 instead. This is payable on arrival at the base and will only be retained if the boat or any of its equipment or inventory is returned damaged or lost, or in the case of any accidental damage to third parties.

Transfer Services

You can arrange taxi transfers between our bases and your airport or train station. Our base info documentation on our Plan your travel section will provide you with contact details & rates of local taxis.

Notes: In Ireland, we can arrange private transfers from/to main airports in advance – please ask your sales team for more details.

If you are cruising "one-way", we also offer a transfer service that moves your car from your start base to your end base.